James Willie Blackford

James Willie Blackford, 75 of Russellville, Kentucky died on Monday, April 18, 2016, at his residence. He was born Thursday, March 6, 1941 in Lewisburg, Kentucky, the son of the late Jesse Blackford and the late Earvel Hildabrand Blackford. He was the husband for 51 years of Rena Sumner Blackford of Russellville who survives. He was a retired mechanic with Logan Aluminum, he loved antique tractors and was a member of Epley Baptist Church. Surviving are sons, David Blackford -(Jeana) of Mammoth Spring, AR and Daniel Blackford - (Sandy) of Dunmor, KY, brothers, Glen Blackford of Russellville, KY and Warren Blackford - (Phyllis) of Russellville, KY, sister, Lena Pearl Pedigo of Louisville, KY; 9 grand children; 13 great grand children. He was predeceased by brother, J.C. Blackford. A Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday at Price Funeral Home, Inc. located at 252 E. Green St. Lewisburg, Kentucky 42256 with the Bro. George Yates and Bro. Bill Vaught officiating. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Russellville, KY. The family will receive friends after 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Inc., 252 E. Green St., Lewisburg, Kentucky. Funeral Home: Price Funeral Home, Inc. 252 E. Green St. Lewisburg, KY US 42256-0299